Jerry, I don't believe the spring configuration is wrong here. The axle doesn't have a clue to spring location, nor does it matter much. Those old truck axles have been used in cross spring applications for over 60 years. And after you cut off the stock axle pads, this axle will be like any I-Beam axle.

Now Jerry I'm not trying to rain on your idea and if you have a reason for thinking the axle won't work I sure would like to hear it and learn.

RS